JH-7 Flounder vs Tornado
| Chinese fighter-bomber, developed during the Cold War era, extensively utilized in training, maritime strike and air-intercept roles. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Xian |
| First flight | 14 December 1988 |
| Year introduced | 1992 |
| Number produced | 270 units |
| Average unit price | $25 million |
| European multirole combat aircraft, renowned for operational history in Gulf War and Balkans conflict. | |
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| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Panavia |
| First flight | 14 August 1974 |
| Year introduced | 1980 |
| Number produced | 990 units |
| Average unit price | $35 million |
| Wing area | 52.3 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 12.8 m â—‰ |
| Height | 6.2 m â—‰ |
| Length | 22.3 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1808 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 900 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 16,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 28,475 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 14,500 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 11,114 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 26.6 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 13.9 m â—‰ |
| Height | 6.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 16.7 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2420 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 3,148 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 15,240 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 28,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 13,890 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 17,872 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the JH-7 Flounder or Tornado?
The Tornado is faster with a maximum speed of 2,420 km/h compared to the JH-7 Flounder's 1,808 km/h, a difference of 612 km/h.
Which has longer range, the JH-7 Flounder or Tornado?
The Tornado has a longer range at 3,148 km compared to the JH-7 Flounder's 900 km.
Which can fly higher, the JH-7 Flounder or Tornado?
The JH-7 Flounder has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the Tornado's 15,240 meters (50,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the JH-7 Flounder or Tornado?
The JH-7 Flounder has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,475 kg compared to the Tornado's 28,000 kg.
Which is larger, the JH-7 Flounder or Tornado?
The JH-7 Flounder is longer at 22.3 meters compared to the Tornado's 16.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the JH-7 Flounder or Tornado?
The Tornado is more expensive at approximately $35 million per unit compared to the JH-7 Flounder at $25 million.
Which entered service first, the JH-7 Flounder or Tornado?
The Tornado entered service first in 1980, 12 years before the JH-7 Flounder which entered service in 1992.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the JH-7 Flounder or Tornado?
The Tornado has been produced in greater numbers with 990 units compared to 270 units of the JH-7 Flounder.